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From jogging to slogging, speed walking to a slower but steady stride, I’ve aged into a reasonable exercise program. Along the way, I’ve had a few minor mishaps like stumbling over tree …
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By Carole Marshall
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2/12/25
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On Jan. 20, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of our country. As anticipated, there has been a flurry of executive orders and legislative actions that may impact hospitals and clinics …
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By Mike Glenn
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2/12/25
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A recent column in The Leader suggested in positive light that the DOGE-ing happening on a federal level might well be replicated here in Washington, and that it would be a good thing. Given the …
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By Karen Sullivan
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2/12/25
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Planning is underway for a new pool and recreation center in the heart of East Jefferson County, and your thoughts and feedback are needed.
The non-profit JeffCo Aquatic Coalition (JAC) …
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By Diane McDade
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2/5/25
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Port Townsend is many things. A time capsule of architecture, a vibrant arts community, all wrapped in some of the most breathtaking scenery one could hope for. We are all of those things. While they …
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By Jake Beattie
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2/5/25
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You own property in one of the school districts in East Jefferson County. As a result, you got a ballot and information pamphlet last week about the proposed “Educational Programs and …
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By Ned Luce
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2/5/25
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Former Attorney General Bob Ferguson was not my first choice for governor. But I have to say I am cautiously optimistic if a bit skeptical about certain of his statements and actions made and …
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By Marcia Kelbon
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2/5/25
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The Mango Mussolini has sullied so much lately, we thought we’d find a few things and people to lift your presumably sagging spirits:
— My neighbor Craig Cannon is a …
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By Bill Mann
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2/5/25
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Sixty-five million American households contain dogs and 45.6 million contain cats, yet few of us know the threat the escalating bird flu outbreak poses to our pets.
This column …
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By Scott Doggett
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2/5/25
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My name is Isabella Nunn, and I am a high school senior. I wasn’t invested in this issue until I watched a show set in Port Townsend. Although the story was set here, …
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By Isabella Nunn
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1/29/25
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By Michael Gregg
How often do you take the time to think about what happens after you flush the toilet?
Wastewater management is a city service that doesn’t spend much …
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By Michael Gregg
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1/29/25
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Cappy’s Trails and the Quimper Wildlife Corridor (QWC) are invaluable recreational spaces for people of all ages in Port Townsend.
While it isn’t in danger of …
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By Hilina Taylor-Lenz
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1/29/25
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In late September of last year, my family was fortunate enough to add another to its ranks. As I sit here reclined on my sofa, he’s nearing his fourth month. Babies are wild!
This little …
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By Lloyd Mullen
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1/29/25
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Simplicity. “Being clear about our purpose and our priorities.”
Both my parents pinched pennies. Growing up I had all the necessities, but not in bulk. My meals were nourishing, but …
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By Carole Marshall
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1/29/25
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On Monday Jan. 20, the newly sworn-in president declared two national emergencies, signed 26 Executive Orders, and fired the first female commandant in charge of a branch of our armed services.
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By Karen Sullivan
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1/29/25
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One day after Trump’s inauguration, I boarded a plane for the United Kingdom but not before I emceed Port Townsend’s deeply inspiring, hope-instilling People’s March to Pope Marine …
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By Jason Victor Serinus
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1/29/25
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Although it is January, it is not too early to begin thinking about your summer flower garden. Flowering bulbs are beloved because they provide color, interest, food for some pollinators and often …
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By Michele Koomen
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1/22/25
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Since my removal from the Port Townsend Food Co-op Board on July 29, much has been said — and left unsaid — about the events leading to this decision and the ongoing campaign for …
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By Cameron Jones
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1/22/25
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Few people on the Quimper Peninsula know what to do when they come across an injured deer.
That was evident from the 89 replies to a Dec. 26 post by Teri Evernden of Port Townsend on social …
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By Scott Doggett
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1/22/25
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I was pleased to get an invitation recently from Canadian TV network CBC to come on its air and give an American’s perspective on the resignation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The …
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By Bill Mann
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1/22/25
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